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Henry V

Drama The gritty adaption of William Shakespeare's play about the English King's bloody conquest of France.
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United StatesUnited States SFGATE "[Branagh] shows an understanding of the medium worthy of a veteran, and an intuitive grasp of how to make Henry V not only comprehensible, but compelling for contemporary audiences." POS
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post
"While Branagh's direction is forthright and articulate, his acting is brash and flamboyant"  POS
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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
"What works best in the film is the over-all vision. Branagh is able to see himself as a king, and so we can see him as one" POS
United StatesUnited States USA Today "Henry V emerges a first-class epic film, so entertaining that it needs no apologies for being based on a 400-year-old play" POS
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Variety
Variety
"Henry V is a stirring, gritty and enjoyable pic which offers a plethora of fine performances from some of the U.K.'s brightest talents" POS
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
"Branagh has made a hotblooded, lively and moving Henry V that speaks pertinently to a new generation."  POS
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Empire
Empire
"It might never be as famous as Olivier's, but it should carry considerable clout for years to come." POS
United StatesUnited States The New York Times "Mr. Branagh's Henry has psychological heft and intellectual weight."  POS
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